Senior Production Program Manager

Jobtailor; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced leader to drive the USAF E-7 modification programs, aligning production performance with cost and schedule targets, monitoring progress, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.

You will provide updates to executives, engage with internal and external customers, coordinate cross-functional teams including BDUK, BDA, BDS and suppliers to ensure cohesive program execution and drive strategic program outcomes across the defense ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a leadership role (team lead, manager, or program lead).
• 1+ year in a customer-facing role.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage USAF E-7 modification programs to meet production goals.
• Drive production performance to align with cost and schedule targets.
• Provide updates to executives and address customer questions.
• Foster continuous improvement and operational excellence across programs.
• Interface with E-7 program leadership on activity and performance to plan.
• Coordinate with Boeing Defense UK, Boeing Defense Australia, Boeing Defense Systems and 3rd party suppliers for cohesive execution.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer facing

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the USAF E-7 modification programs, ensuring alignment with production performance goals.
• Actively drive production performance to ensure alignment with cost and schedule targets, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Support executive‑level customer engagements, providing updates on program status and addressing customer questions.
• Drive operational excellence across all program facets, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary interface with the E‑7 program leadership team regarding production program activity and performance to plan.
• Provide leadership across BDUK (Boeing Defense UK), BDA (Boeing Defense Australia), BDS (Boeing Defense Systems), and the 3rd party modification supplier to ensure cohesive program execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross‑functional project/program management, or formal manager experience)
• 1+ year of experience in a customer facing role engaging with internal and/or external customers
• Experience working within a fast‑paced team environment which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with program leadership, internal and external customer representatives, and development teams